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District 140 Schools Raise More Than $34,000 for Childhood Cancer Research

  • Posted March 19, 2026
A student with half their head shaved sits with a green cape draped over them, while a hair stylist cuts the other half for St. Baldrick's.

In a heartwarming display of generosity and compassion, students and staff members from Helen Keller Elementary School and Grissom Middle School participated in St. Baldrick’s head-shaving events on March 19.

Together, with the support of the District 140 community, participants raised more than $34,000 for childhood cancer research.

Thank you to everyone who helped make these events a success. The generosity of students, staff, and families continues to reflect the caring spirit of our school communities.

A student with a shaved head proudly displays a gold medal around their neck at St. Baldrick's event.     A person uses an electric razor to shave the head of a smiling child wearing a green cape and a medal for St. Baldrick's.

A person uses clippers to shave the hair of a child wearing a green cape and a medal for St. Baldrick's.     Two people wearing green capes get their hair cut for St. Baldrick's event.

A group of people on a stage in front of a crowd as they get their heads shaved for St. Baldrick's event.      A student is getting their head shaved by another hair stylist, both are wearing St. Baldrick's Foundation gear.

A person is using an electric razor to shave another person's head while they are sitting and holding a mirror. Another person stands behind them, and another person is also getting their head shaved in the background.   A hair stylist is using clippers to cut the hair of a student at St. Baldricks's event.

A person is cutting the hair of a student in a green cape for St. Baldricks.     St. Baldricks students and staff pose for group picture in gym.
 

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